You can't be who you're not, and it's not fair for her to expect you to be. She would cry persecution from an unbelieving spouse if you pressured her like she does you. Stop going. Reclaim your own life and autonomy. Be respectful of her right to worship and ask for the same in return.
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Those married to "still in" JWs
by NikL inkind of got into it with my jw wife last night for the first time in a long time.. i try to not engage in conversations about doctrinal matters unless she asks me which she did.. anyway, i wont go into details but of course i am "not going to change her mind" and "why is it that you can't see when very smart people can?
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you probably can imagine.. it makes me so depressed.
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The Watchtower are Right About Blood...
by cofty in... but, they fail to take note of one important detail.. i believe that if we are going to have any chance of reasoning with a jw about blood, this is the place we need to begin.. don't try to convince them that it was only a dietary law.
it wasn't, and they will never go along with it.. don't tell them that saving a life is more important than obeying a law, even a seemingly trivial one.
they take pride in obedience.
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Wow, Fisherman just proved what an imbecile he is. He just bumped an old thread to argue with Cofty, lol. Somebody didn't get a hug from mom today before going down to the basement after breakfast and is looking for a fight. Unbelievable.
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The Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Britain, the Jehovah’s W. charity, increased its voluntary income by 69 per cent in real terms.
by no password inhttp://www.thirdsector.co.uk/growth-fundraised-income-top-100-charities-lowest-six-years/fundraising/article/1428396.
growth of fundraised income at top 100 charities 'lowest in six years'.
23 march 2017 by rebecca cooney , be the first to comment.
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dubstepped
I don't claim to have traceable facts, but it was mentioned on a JW Podcast that in Australia they started funneling donations out of the country so they couldn't be touched. I believe it was to the UK branch. Might explain some things.
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Is time moving faster?
by Fisherman indo you get the feeling that time is moving faster?
what do you think?.
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Our opinions don't matter. Only "facts" matter. What does the Bible say? Surely there's a legal case somewhere we can quote partially from that will set us straight. As I've learned from the OP and his buddy, that's all that matters, lol.
Time doesn't move faster, only our perception of it.
Cold Steel, I'm sorry about your friend. I hope that I can learn what it takes to live those last 20 years with as much dignity and joy as possible. Of course, I'm sure Armageddon will be here by then and wipe me out as the dirty apostate that I am, along with everyone in this thread, so we won't have to worry about it.
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You will soon be reinstated as one of Jehovah's Witnesses.
by googleTTATT inmy dad told me this today..
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LMAO @ Darkknight. I believe you're correct.
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Blood problems in Italy
by OrphanCrow inin february 2017, the european association of jehovah's witnesses made a "submission to un human rights committee subsequent to the adoption of the list of issues on the sixth periodic report of italy".. the 119th session of the human rights committee is currently underway - the dates are march 6 - march 29.. the wts has been trying to get "intesa" status in italy for decades and this latest submission to the un highlights the problems the jws are encountering in italy concerning the blood taboo.. this link will take you to a downloadable word document that is the wt's submission being considered:.
http://tbinternet.ohchr.org/treaties/ccpr/shared%20documents/ita/int_ccpr_css_ita_26670_e.docx.
23676 of 2008: mr grassato (one of jehovah’s witnesses) was unconscious when admitted to the hospital.
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I have to say that I might actually agree with RO on this one, though I also agree with OC's input that people should have bodily autonomy but with the caveat being that they're given accurate information. Still, lots of people make medical decisions based on all kinds of quackery available online, and it isn't anyone's responsibility to get accurate information but the person who is undergoing the medical procedure. In my view, this isn't right. You can't put blood in these people that don't want it. If they choose to make stupid decisions and die then that's their right. People do it every day without blood even being involved. If Jehovah's Witnesses choose to be misinformed and choose to bow to a cult and die because of misinformation, that's on them. Governments shouldn't have a say in that, nor should doctors, unless a child is involved, in my opinion. I have no problem with children having transfusions to save their lives despite their parents' views. If the parents want bad things for themselves, that's up to them. -
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Australian Congregations announce Child Safeguarding Policy is available upon request
by wifibandit inthis week all congregations in australia have been instructed to make the following announcement:.
if a member of the congregation would like a copy of the child safeguarding policy of jehovah’s witnesses in australia, please see the coordinator of the body of elders or the secretary.. .
childsafeguardingpolicy-eau.pdf.
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This shows a lot about the organization. First, when it comes to Jehovah (read, the organization), nothing is ever good enough. You must do more, more, more for Jehovah, put more time into study, more into the ministry, improve the quality of your ministry, give more money, more, more, MOAR!!!!!!! Then when it comes to protecting little children, let's do as little as humanly possible to comply with the proper authorities. Let's make as few policy changes as possible and let people know only in Australia because that's all we're required to do. Let's make a general announcement so that few people will realize what's going on, and let's hide the information behind a wall known as requests to the COBE or Secretary. Above all, instead of waiting on Jehovah, who we all know is slow when it comes to protecting children, let's wait on the governmental authorities, complying at the last minute and hoping that they make reporting mandatory because otherwise there's no possible way that we could do so ourselves within our organization.
What about all of the other children in the organization around the world? Why are they handling criminal acts in the first place, as though their unlettered and ordinary men have any business handling such matters? Why do they do as little as possible for their members but demand as much as possible from them?
They are a disgusting organization.
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March 19, 2017 TO ALL CONGREGATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES BRANCH TERRITORY Re: Guest Rooming for Publishers Visiting Bethel Facilities
by wifibandit inmarch 19, 2017 to all congregations in the united states branch territory re: guest rooming for publishers visiting bethel facilities.
bethel visitors guest room request—instructions.
bethel visitors guest room request.
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Is there at least a suggested donation? I didn't see one but may have overlooked it. Again, as said, they can make bank on this.
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ARC - Case Study 54 - All Exhibits have been released
by jwleaks inall exhibits for case study 54, jehovah's witnesses and watchtower, have been released by the arc.. http://www.childabuseroyalcommission.gov.au/exhibits/10908a67-70c5-4103-94cc-dac096fdb585/case-study-54,-march-2017,-sydney.
exhibit list.
joint statement of o'brien and spinks.
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If you could read Fisherman, you'd see that RO absolutely is a sympathizer, just like you. He just can't be a JW because of his sexuality, otherwise he would be. He has said exactly that. Is there nothing you won't twist. A typical JW liar, reflective of your faith. If nothing else, saying that you're not and then going on to sympathize with them over and over again proves you to be a sympathizer.
You're as dull as they come there Fisherman. Why don't you and RO go to Topix and blend in. We all find you to be ridiculous JW plants, just here to waste our time. I've never seen two people get punked more and never getting it. It must be your assignment.
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ARC - Case Study 54 - All Exhibits have been released
by jwleaks inall exhibits for case study 54, jehovah's witnesses and watchtower, have been released by the arc.. http://www.childabuseroyalcommission.gov.au/exhibits/10908a67-70c5-4103-94cc-dac096fdb585/case-study-54,-march-2017,-sydney.
exhibit list.
joint statement of o'brien and spinks.
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@Listener - It's all Dick Fisherman has. They do it all over the forums.